8th Grade ELA
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
words that mean the same as another are called
What is synonym?
**DAILY DOUBLE**
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
What is inference
A type of figurative language that places opposite words or phrases together to create contrast.
What is oxymoron?
A system that separates people into groups based on characteristics, beliefs/religion, etc.
Segregation
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
Words that mean the opposite of another are called
Antonyms
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
What is context clues
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Combine
To go up or climb
Ascend
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
Second (2nd) Person Point of View
Definition: an idea or feeling a word gives in addition to it's literal meaning
Connotation
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A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
Allusion
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The series of events that make up a story.
The beginning, middle, and end.
The Plot of the Story
To give courage
Embolden
A comparison that uses like or as.
Simile
What the text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
Central Idea
What is the role of the conclusion paragraph?
Restates what the entire essay covered; leaves the reader with a final thought.
The child kicked the ball.
Is this in past tense, present tense, or future tense?
Past tense (kicked)
Definition: To be extremely annoyed, frustrated, or fed up
Exasperated
**DAILY TROUBLE**
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is theme?
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
What is the most interesting part of the story referred to as?
The Climax
****DAILY DOUBLE *****
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
Counterclaim
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Definition: to make something more attractive or interesting by adding extra details
Embellish